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Commodore cuts Callback flip phone to $399 using recycled memory
Commodore dropped the Callback 8020 flip phone's price from $499 to $399 by defaulting to recycled memory chips and removing bundled earphones. The move responds to rising memory costs that have pressured smartphone pricing. The phone retains its core design as a retro-styled device with modern features.
Meridian48 take
A clever cost-cutting move, but recycled memory may raise reliability concerns for buyers expecting premium components.
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Commodore drops Callback flip phone by $100 by defaulting to recycled memory chips and unbundling the earphones — Callback 8020 drops to $399 as skyrocketing memory prices punish smartphone buyers →
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